Can a new workout boost balance in teens with movement disabilities?
NCT ID NCT05865418
First seen Aug 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a new high-intensity exercise program is feasible and can improve dynamic balance and physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Participants will perform a series of exercises twice a week, with researchers measuring walking speed and balance before and after. The goal is to see if this training approach could be a practical way to enhance mobility and daily activity in this population.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- A novel loaded high-intensity exercise training program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a practical exercise approach to improve mobility and daily physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy or spina bifida.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small feasibility study (5 participants), so results may not apply broadly. The training is intense and may be challenging for some participants.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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